Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 63
We moved to a different place.
To the deepest room in the labyrinth"the oracle room.
Prior to arriving through to this room we first passed a large empty room before it.
A path that is one meter wide and twenty meters long leads from this room to a five meter in diameter circular scaffold.
What the scaffold is made of I do not know; it looks as if its spreading through the room.
Okay? Step on top of that floor and call out to a spirit!
What should we say?
Whatever you like, really. Help me! Or, Let's play!
An interested spirit will definitely appear before you
... will they really come?
They will! Sensei, they will, right?
Will they?
The children look at me with a worried face.
Well, I think it will be fine. If no spirits show, I'll make them appear.
...Hey, you! You're making a scary face!
Hmm? No problem, no problem.
Hey, brats! Don't worry. It'll work out!
If they don't show up, all I need to do is call them out myself.
While I wouldn't mind spirits capable of thinking to appear"we could talk to them in that case, I would prefer non-sentient ones.
That is, in that case they could obey me without hesitation.
Since I'm coming along.
... Well, I guess that's fine. Doesn't matter to me how many people go, but it is narrow. So, since you're coming, it's probably best to bring one child at a time.
Hmph. It's probably also a good idea to summon a spirit for each one of them.
Why? There might be some grown-up negotiations involved.
But anything goes as long as we can avoid negotiating with our fists...
Alright! One person at a time will go. Who's first?
Then, we decided the order.
First will be the eldest Gale.
Then Alice.
Followed by Kenya and Ryouta.
And concluded with Chloe.
They did quarrel about it, but in the end were satisfied with this order.
Let's get this over with.
A tranquil room.
Without a sound to be heard, enveloped by a dim light.
Only our footsteps reverberated throughout it.
Sensei, if anything happens to me, please take care of them.
Don't be so formal.
He's too tense. Without a word, I rub his head.
We have reached the circular room.
It's designed with an optical illusion that makes you feel as if you are falling.
But,Magic Perceptionclearly sees a scaffold in there. Transparent glass? Acrylic fibers or something?
I step onto it while a little surprised.
But Gale is trembling in fear,
Don't worry, there's a platform here. If anything happens, I'll save you.
I said, having long resolved myself.
Timidly and carefully,
He proceeds into the center
Okay, there's fine! I'm looking forward to the phrase you choose!
Ramiris told him.
And after she tapped his head, he closed his eyes and began to pray.
Kneeling, as if praying to the gods.
I crossed my arms while observing this.
After some time has passed, drops of light began to fall from the sky.
Like snow.
And, before us on the altar a single person... no, a single spirit appeared.
Gale noticed this and continued to pray.
Good job! It's a success.
A non-sentient mass of natural energy. Appearing like a mass of magical energy, but a mere counterfeit.
Will it be able to acquire an ego? Like Veldora's cave, this place is filled with natural energy.
If it's not self-aware it will probably disperse, then come together again to give birth to a new spirit.
Then, without any hesitation, I ate the spirit.
Gale, continue praying!
Wh-what was that! You... what have you done?!
Ramiris, shut up for a second. I've got a plan.
Calmly, I call forthGreat Sage
After reading my intentions, it began the calculation. And after completing them, it began transforming the spirit.
ªAnnouncement. Transformation of the spirit usingGreat Sagehas been completed.
The contents are now mostly ofEarth Attribute Abilities
Furthermore, after analyzing flame giant Ifrit, a pseudo-human personality has been created.
Corrective ability from the unique skillGreat Sagehas been added.
Will you bestow this power on Gale Gibson? [YES]/[NO]«
I place my hand on Gale's head, select YES, and grant him the power.
Through this, the contract with the spirit will be completed within a single moment.
After analyzing Gale's condition I confirmed that the rampaging magical energy was now at peace.
Of course, his aggregate energy is still far higher than that of normal children.
That is the result of spiritual energy and magical energy offsetting each other. Now, as he continues to grow he will probably be able to acquire many abilities.
"Surgery was successful!" I thought in my mind, and shook hands with theGreat Sage- mentally, of course.
I mean, I haven't ever seen what it looks like and have no idea if it even has a form.
Yup, all done! Good job!
I say to Gale.
Doesn't look like he was in pain or anything; he just quickly looked up at me.
I gave a big nod.
You're okay now. The collapse has stopped, I guarantee it!
With a face full of tears,
Sensei, thank you very much!!!
He bowed.
While hiding my embarrassment I patted his head, and so we rejoined the other kids.
Everyone was very happy to find out that we had succeeded. But, we have just begun.
It's meaningless unless everyone is saved.
Steel yourselves. We'll celebrate when everyone is saved!
They were reminded by my words and nodded.
Let's move on to the second one.
Next was Alice.
She said that she was scared walking down the path, so I carried her instead.
Chloe and Alice seemed to bickering about something before, but it's probably just children's dispute.
Without a care in the world, I picked Alice up and proceeded towards the room.
I hope things go just as good this time.
Under my watchful eye, Alice bowed down to pray. Holding her hands together tightly, holding onto her skirt.
After waiting for a while, light began to fall from the sky just as before.
The moment the spirit appeared on the Altar, I ate it.
Ramiris looked as if she had something to say, but I completely ignored her.
I've gotten used to this the second time around.
ªAnnouncement. Transformation of the spirit usingGreat Sagehas been completed.
The contents are now mostly ofSky Attribute Abilities
Furthermore, after analyzing flame giant Ifrit, a pseudo-human personality has been created.
Corrective ability from the unique skillGreat Sagehas been added.
Due to excellent affinity, it has fused withShadow Stepand evolved intoSpatial Transfer.
Will you bestow this power on Alice Rondo? [YES]/[NO] «
Seems like my ability has evolved after coming in contact with a spirit.
What an unexpected occurrence.
I granted the ability to Alice.
Oh by the way,Barrierhas changed into Spacial Barrier, but I cannot give it to Alice. I wonder if her affinity with it is just bad or something?
Well, it's a skill she can just acquire on her own someday.
Alice, well done! You're fine now!
I held her up in my arms and said.
She smiled widely and kissed me on the cheek.
Oi oi, what a precocious child. I mean, should I even be happy to be popular with seven year olds?
Nah, I'm happy.
Just remember"I'm a gentleman, not some perverted lolicon.
Thanks!
She bowed in thanks, and we returned to the rest of the group.
The moment I put her down she began to quarrel with the furious Chloe, but I guess that just shows how close they are.
I returned to the circular room with Kenya.
Now I feel confident. Things are going smoothly.
Just three left. In worst case scenario, I had planned to summon the spirits myself and grant them to children, but there was no need for that.
But, I am glad there's only three left. Transforming the spirits takes up a surprising amount of energy.
I should be able to manage three more.
The moment Kenya started praying " I mean, he hasn't even closed his eyes yet " light began falling from the sky.
What? That's a mass of energy far larger than the ones that appeared for the other two.
And there stood a human shaped spirit"a boy.
Yo! How's life? I'm good.
I felt like coming over, so I did!
And extended a casual greeting.
Ah, ahhhhh!!! You, why did you just come to someone's house uninvited!
Ramiris, her eyes wide, asked that of the child spirit.
Seems like they know each other.
Yo, who's that?
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